In the dynamic environment at the intersection of research and practice, you and your colleagues jointly shape method development and research of risk assessment and health impact assessment of (mixtures of) chemical compounds. In a multidisciplinary team of experts, you develop innovations in risk assessment, and combine these with existing methods. You will have a good induction period, with a view to taking up a position within our projects. Together we will translate the knowledge for its application in water-cycle practice, with the aim of using our acquired insights, for instance, to assess the effectiveness of technical and other interventions in the water cycle and thereby reduce health risks.
Your profile
You are a university graduate in a natural science discipline, such as toxicology, chemistry, biology or environmental studies. You are creative, innovative and capable of converting complex questions into compelling and implementable research outcomes.
In addition:
- You possess relevant knowledge in the area of risk assessment, biological effect-measurement of chemical compounds and/or microplastics and nanomaterials, for example.
- You are enterprising, and an enthusiastic and results-driven colleague.
- You contribute actively to the acquisition of research funding, and maintaining relationships in both public organisations and industry.
- You aspire to build a name for yourself in your field of research.
- You enjoy presenting and publishing research results nationally and internationally.
- You have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Preferably, you already have some knowledge of the water sector in the Netherlands, or have comparable international experience.
- Preferably, you have a demonstrable capability for project-based work and/or experience with project management.
- Mastering the Dutch language is a plus.
Our offer for you
We are strongly committed to personal growth and career development and offer various opportunities for this, such as a good onboarding and various courses and skills training. A good work/life balance is paramount to us. KWR has excellent primary and secondary benefits and is a member of the collective labor agreement for water companies (salary scale 11 and Flexible Working Conditions Budget of 22,11%). Working partly from home is also an option.
In addition, you can perform your practical work in a sustainably constructed glass building that is designed for collaboration and knowledge sharing between colleagues, teams and business contacts. With this position and our profile, KWR offers an exceptional working environment.
The team
The Chemical Water Quality and Health team researches the chemical water quality in all sorts of water systems and its potential impact on health. We investigate all kinds of compounds in the water cycle. The questions we want to answer concern the influence of environmental conditions on the behaviour of compounds, and how we can indicate the presence of the compounds through the conduct of risk assessments. In collaboration with our laboratory and national and international partners, we develop chemical analytical measurement methods which can be used to screen and detect low concentrations. We direct particular attention to compounds that are (as yet) difficult to measure, and we develop biological effect-measurements.
About KWR
Safe and clean drinking water is a great asset. KWR is an internationally-renowned research institute in the area of water quality, the water cycle and sustainable development. ‘Bridging science to practice’ is our mission. In our almost fully-sustainable building, with its state-of-the-art laboratories, our approximately 200 staff members work, within the framework of two research groups, on innovative projects in the Netherlands and, increasingly, elsewhere in Europe and beyond. Our shareholders are the ten Dutch drinking water utilities and the Belgian De Watergroep.
Our researchers work at the intersection of science, business and society. Their strength lies in the translation of scientific knowledge into applicable practical solutions for end users in the Dutch and international water sector. To support the research, KWR has specialized laboratories, a test hall and pilot plants are being built in-house. In addition, company-specific software is developed for use within projects.
Are you the experienced health-risk researcher with an interest in the water cycle we’re looking for?
Then send your cover letter and CV by email to vacancy@kwrwater.nl before May 19, 2023, quoting the job number 2623400.
More information
For more substantive information about this position, please contact Stefan Koolks (team leader) by phone 030-606 9539 of per e-mail stefan.kools@kwrwater.nl.
For information about the application process, please contact Eduard Post (Human Resources consultant) by phone 030 6069 633 or by email Eduard.Post@kwrwater.nl.
Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.
